Prochoerodes lineola

(Goeze, 1781)
Large Maple Spanworm

Sort #: 1987 | P3 #: 911432 | MPG #: 6982 | PFG Page #: 242
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and herbaceous plants, incl. Betula (Birch), Malus (Apple), Quercus (Oak), Populus (Poplar), Prunus (Cherry), Vaccinium (Blueberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/26 to 11/02 (776 records)

Comment: includes P. transversata as a synonym

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1891
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 1293